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OLIVER BONAS SS16

It might still feel like the depths of winter, but our thoughts are already turning to the summer with the previews of some utterly gorgeous collections for SS16. Last week Anneli and I popped into the brand new Oliver Bonas Press Room in London to see what will be dropping in store next season, and we were not disappointed. It’s fair to say we’re both fans of this stylish little brand, which manages to get the tricky balance of high street affordability and designer style just right.

Coming off the street on a bitterly cold January night, we were welcomed with a bright pop of colour. With pastels and neons being a hot trend for 2016, the vibe was LA pool party meets Ibiza cool – a perfect mix for any style-conscious lady this summer! A mix of flirty dresses, chic skirts, sexy playsuits and playful printed bikinis with fun and colourful accessories, there are plenty of pieces that will be making their way into my summer wardrobe…

Come summer I hate lugging around a big ol’ handbag, but I still need something that can carry my essentials – sunnies, sunscreen and lippy, plus my laptop for meetings and events. This slouchy tote might just be the answer – the grey is stylish enough for ‘work’ but still light enough to work with all those summery pastels. Winner.

Louise

After a decade-long career in corporate interior design, I took a giant leap of faith, left the security of an office job, and founded B.LOVED in 2011 as a platform for romantic and beautiful wedding inspiration. Thanks to a whole lot of creativity, hard work and passion, my gamble paid off and B.LOVED became one of the leading wedding blogs in the UK.

You’ll also find me working as an Editorial Stylist, where I design and curate beautiful photoshoots for wedding and lifestyle brands, as well as contributing as a founding member of bridal inspiration hub Aisle Society, and running wedding industry community the B.LOVED Hive from our super pretty base in London. Yep, I definitely have the best job in the world.

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